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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.34, 366.16 and 215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.34, 366.16 and 215.39 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.34 : 366.16 = 215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.34/366.16 = 215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.34x = 366.16 × 215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.34x = 78,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,867.20/244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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