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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 365.70 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 365.70 and 217.96 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 365.70 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/365.70 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 365.70 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 79,707.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,707.97/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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