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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.45, 366.72 and 199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.45, 366.72 and 199.45 is: 299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.45 : 366.72 = 199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.45/366.72 = 199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.45x = 366.72 × 199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.45x = 73,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,142.30/244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.21

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