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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 337.40 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 337.40 and 207.66 is: 286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 337.40 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/337.40 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 337.40 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 70,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,064.48/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.49

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