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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 335.27 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 335.27 and 217.44 is: 298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 335.27 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/335.27 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 335.27 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 72,901.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,901.11/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.46

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