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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 366.78 and 218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 366.78 and 218.27 is: 327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 366.78 = 218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/366.78 = 218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 366.78 × 218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 80,055.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,055.24/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.75

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