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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.27, 338.01 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.27, 338.01 and 211.46 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.27 : 338.01 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.27/338.01 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.27x = 338.01 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.27x = 71,475.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,475.59/244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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