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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.30, 337.21 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.30, 337.21 and 201.10 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.30 : 337.21 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.30/337.21 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.30x = 337.21 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.30x = 67,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,812.93/244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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