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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.13, 366.20 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.13, 366.20 and 215.24 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.13 : 366.20 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.13/366.20 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.13x = 366.20 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.13x = 78,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,817.98/244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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