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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 366.89 and 201.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 366.89 and 201.81 is: 302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 366.89 = 201.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/366.89 = 201.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 366.89 × 201.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 74,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,042.07/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.41

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