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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.69, 368.71 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.69, 368.71 and 202.30 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 368.71 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/368.71 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 368.71 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 74,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,590.03/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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