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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 364.37 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 364.37 and 198.45 is: 295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 364.37 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/364.37 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 364.37 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 72,308.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,308.23/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.92

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