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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 337.86 and 201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 337.86 and 201.48 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 337.86 = 201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/337.86 = 201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 337.86 × 201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 68,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,072.03/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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