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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.09, 337.14 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.09, 337.14 and 211.74 is: 292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.09 : 337.14 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.09/337.14 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.09x = 337.14 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.09x = 71,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,384.96/244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.46

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