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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.77, 367.22 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.77, 367.22 and 217.90 is: 326.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.77 : 367.22 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.77/367.22 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.77x = 367.22 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.77x = 80,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,017.24/244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.91

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