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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 337.81 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 337.81 and 205.37 is: 283.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 337.81 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/337.81 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 337.81 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 69,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,373.84/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.44

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