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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 366.08 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 366.08 and 216.42 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 366.08 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/366.08 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 366.08 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 79,227.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,227.03/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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