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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 366.17 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 366.17 and 204.23 is: 306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 366.17 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/366.17 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 366.17 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 74,782.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,782.90/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.09

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