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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.33, 368.15 and 201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.33, 368.15 and 201.94 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.33 : 368.15 = 201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.33/368.15 = 201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.33x = 368.15 × 201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.33x = 74,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,342.28/244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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