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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 365.04 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 365.04 and 217.35 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 365.04 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/365.04 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 365.04 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 79,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,341.44/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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