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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 365.88 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 365.88 and 209.82 is: 313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 365.88 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/365.88 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 365.88 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 76,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,768.94/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.98

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