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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 364.77 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 364.77 and 205.56 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 364.77 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/364.77 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 364.77 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 74,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,982.12/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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