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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 366.66 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 366.66 and 204.14 is: 306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 366.66 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/366.66 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 366.66 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 74,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,849.97/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.18

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