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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 337.23 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 337.23 and 205.20 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 337.23 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/337.23 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 337.23 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 69,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,199.60/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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