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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 337.60 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 337.60 and 212.88 is: 294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 337.60 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/337.60 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 337.60 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 71,868.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,868.29/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.54

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