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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.27, 366.51 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.27, 366.51 and 198.44 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.27 : 366.51 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.27/366.51 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.27x = 366.51 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.27x = 72,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,730.24/244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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