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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 367.32 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 367.32 and 208.37 is: 312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 367.32 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/367.32 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 367.32 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 76,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,536.63/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.76

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