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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 366.96 and 205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 366.96 and 205.86 is: 308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 366.96 = 205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/366.96 = 205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 366.96 × 205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 75,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,542.39/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.82

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