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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 365.96 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 365.96 and 207.59 is: 310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 365.96 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/365.96 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 365.96 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 75,970.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,970.37/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.72

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