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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 337.50 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 337.50 and 213.44 is: 294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 337.50 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/337.50 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 337.50 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 72,034.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,034.31/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.64

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