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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 336.76 and 213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 336.76 and 213.10 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 336.76 = 213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/336.76 = 213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 336.76 × 213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 71,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,763.56/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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