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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 337.65 and 211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 337.65 and 211.91 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 337.65 = 211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/337.65 = 211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 337.65 × 211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 71,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,551.41/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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