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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.31, 336.96 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.31, 336.96 and 211.50 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.31 : 336.96 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.31/336.96 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.31x = 336.96 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.31x = 71,267.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,267.04/244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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