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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.33, 366.49 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.33, 366.49 and 198.88 is: 298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.33 : 366.49 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.33/366.49 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.33x = 366.49 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.33x = 72,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,888.31/244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.32

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