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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 337.82 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 337.82 and 207.90 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 337.82 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/337.82 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 337.82 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 70,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,231.74/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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