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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 367.47 and 199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 367.47 and 199.70 is: 299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 367.47 = 199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/367.47 = 199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 367.47 × 199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 73,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,383.30/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.58

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