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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.69, 338.12 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.69, 338.12 and 200.31 is: 276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 338.12 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/338.12 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 338.12 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 67,726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,726.97/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.78

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