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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 367.38 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 367.38 and 204.12 is: 306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 367.38 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/367.38 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 367.38 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 74,989.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,989.61/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.56

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