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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 364.88 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 364.88 and 212.08 is: 316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 364.88 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/364.88 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 364.88 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 77,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,383.75/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.52

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