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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.43, 336.43 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.43, 336.43 and 202.51 is: 278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.43 : 336.43 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.43/336.43 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.43x = 336.43 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.43x = 68,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,131.11/244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.74

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