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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 337.50 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 337.50 and 208.04 is: 286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 337.50 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/337.50 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 337.50 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 70,211.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,211.81/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.87

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