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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 368.71 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 368.71 and 219.38 is: 330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 368.71 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/368.71 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 368.71 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 80,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,889.86/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.45

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