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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 369.15 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 369.15 and 202.61 is: 305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 369.15 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/369.15 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 369.15 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 74,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,792.26/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.29

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