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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 337.57 and 217.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 337.57 and 217.15 is: 299.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 337.57 = 217.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/337.57 = 217.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 337.57 × 217.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 73,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,303.33/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.40

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