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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.34, 336.88 and 212.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.34, 336.88 and 212.78 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.34 : 336.88 = 212.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.34/336.88 = 212.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.34x = 336.88 × 212.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.34x = 71,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,681.33/244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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