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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 366.81 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 366.81 and 214.32 is: 321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 366.81 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/366.81 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 366.81 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 78,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,614.72/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.10

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