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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 336.54 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 336.54 and 211.60 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 336.54 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/336.54 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 336.54 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 71,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,211.86/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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