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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 337.65 and 205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 337.65 and 205.46 is: 283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 337.65 = 205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/337.65 = 205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 337.65 × 205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 69,373.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,373.57/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.24

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