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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 367.37 and 199.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 367.37 and 199.11 is: 298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 367.37 = 199.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/367.37 = 199.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 367.37 × 199.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 73,148.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,148.17/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.71

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