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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 367.14 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 367.14 and 204.24 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 367.14 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/367.14 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 367.14 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 74,984.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,984.67/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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