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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.82, 337.67 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.82, 337.67 and 218.90 is: 301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.82 : 337.67 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.82/337.67 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.82x = 337.67 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.82x = 73,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,916.53/244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.92

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