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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 336.12 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 336.12 and 212.94 is: 293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 336.12 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/336.12 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 336.12 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 71,573.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,573.39/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.24

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