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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 337.52 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 337.52 and 203.40 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 337.52 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/337.52 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 337.52 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 68,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,651.57/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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