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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.63, 366.99 and 199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.63, 366.99 and 199.38 is: 299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.63 : 366.99 = 199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.63/366.99 = 199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.63x = 366.99 × 199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.63x = 73,170.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,170.47/244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.11

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