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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 367.89 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 367.89 and 204.72 is: 307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 367.89 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/367.89 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 367.89 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 75,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,314.44/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.42

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