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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 337.23 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 337.23 and 211.98 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 337.23 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/337.23 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 337.23 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 71,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,486.02/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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