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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.57, 366.87 and 214.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.57, 366.87 and 214.06 is: 321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.57 : 366.87 = 214.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.57/366.87 = 214.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.57x = 366.87 × 214.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.57x = 78,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,532.19/244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.10

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