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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.64, 336.66 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.64, 336.66 and 211.70 is: 291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.64 : 336.66 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.64/336.66 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.64x = 336.66 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.64x = 71,270.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,270.92/244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.33

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