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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.65, 336.85 and 207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.65, 336.85 and 207.73 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.65 : 336.85 = 207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.65/336.85 = 207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.65x = 336.85 × 207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.65x = 69,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,973.85/244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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