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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 366.42 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.60, 366.42 and 206.32 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.60 : 366.42 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.60/366.42 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.60x = 366.42 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.60x = 75,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,599.77/244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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