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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 336.40 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 336.40 and 213.54 is: 293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 336.40 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/336.40 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 336.40 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 71,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,834.26/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.69

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