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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 337.44 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 337.44 and 207.52 is: 286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 337.44 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/337.44 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 337.44 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 70,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,025.55/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.19

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