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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 365.68 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 365.68 and 203.50 is: 304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 365.68 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/365.68 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 365.68 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 74,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,415.88/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.66

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