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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.94, 368.86 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.94, 368.86 and 206.66 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.94 : 368.86 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.94/368.86 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.94x = 368.86 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.94x = 76,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,228.61/244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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