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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.63, 365.99 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.63, 365.99 and 205.88 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.63 : 365.99 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.63/365.99 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.63x = 365.99 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.63x = 75,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,350.02/244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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