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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 367.38 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 367.38 and 206.16 is: 309.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 367.38 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/367.38 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 367.38 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 75,739.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,739.06/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.54

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