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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 365.33 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 365.33 and 212.32 is: 316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 365.33 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/365.33 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 365.33 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 77,566.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,566.87/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.96

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