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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 337.68 and 213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 337.68 and 213.47 is: 295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 337.68 = 213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/337.68 = 213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 337.68 × 213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 72,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,086.83/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.16

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