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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 336.62 and 209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 336.62 and 209.05 is: 288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 336.62 = 209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/336.62 = 209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 336.62 × 209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 70,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,370.41/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.20

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