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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 365.40 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 365.40 and 217.80 is: 325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 365.40 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/365.40 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 365.40 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 79,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,584.12/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.10

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