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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 366.42 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 366.42 and 211.03 is: 315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 366.42 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/366.42 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 366.42 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 77,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,324.70/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.79

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