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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 337.60 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 337.60 and 211.52 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 337.60 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/337.60 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 337.60 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 71,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,409.15/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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