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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 337.80 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 337.80 and 212.10 is: 292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 337.80 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/337.80 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 337.80 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 71,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,647.38/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.73

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