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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.66, 367.15 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.66, 367.15 and 202.42 is: 303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.66 : 367.15 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.66/367.15 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.66x = 367.15 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.66x = 74,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,318.50/244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.76

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