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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.31, 365.99 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.31, 365.99 and 211.46 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.31 : 365.99 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.31/365.99 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.31x = 365.99 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.31x = 77,393.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,393.97/244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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