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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 337.92 and 213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 337.92 and 213.36 is: 294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 337.92 = 213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/337.92 = 213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 337.92 × 213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 72,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,098.61/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.81

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