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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.31, 337.43 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.31, 337.43 and 213.12 is: 294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.31 : 337.43 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.31/337.43 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.31x = 337.43 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.31x = 71,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,913.08/244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.35

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