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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.25, 365.84 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.25, 365.84 and 202.91 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.25 : 365.84 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.25/365.84 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.25x = 365.84 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.25x = 74,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,229.75/244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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