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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 336.60 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 336.60 and 219.94 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 336.60 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/336.60 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 336.60 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 74,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,031.80/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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