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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 366.21 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 366.21 and 206.16 is: 308.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 366.21 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/366.21 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 366.21 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 75,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,497.85/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.86

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