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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.65, 366.47 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.65, 366.47 and 212.13 is: 317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.65 : 366.47 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.65/366.47 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.65x = 366.47 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.65x = 77,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,738.22/244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.75

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