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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 367.03 and 199.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 367.03 and 199.33 is: 298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 367.03 = 199.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/367.03 = 199.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 367.03 × 199.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 73,160.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,160.09/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.66

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