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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 366.72 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.60, 366.72 and 208.09 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.60 : 366.72 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.60/366.72 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.60x = 366.72 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.60x = 76,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,310.76/244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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