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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 337.41 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 337.41 and 209.66 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 337.41 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/337.41 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 337.41 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 70,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,739.69/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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