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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 368.58 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 368.58 and 204.01 is: 307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 368.58 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/368.58 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 368.58 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 75,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,193.08/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.22

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