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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 367.23 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 367.23 and 217.90 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 367.23 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/367.23 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 367.23 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 80,019.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,019.42/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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