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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.37, 366.35 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.37, 366.35 and 203.87 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.37 : 366.35 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.37/366.35 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.37x = 366.35 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.37x = 74,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,684.92/244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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