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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 337.69 and 203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 337.69 and 203.39 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 337.69 = 203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/337.69 = 203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 337.69 × 203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 68,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,680.57/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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