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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 367.08 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 367.08 and 208.17 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 367.08 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/367.08 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 367.08 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 76,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,415.04/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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