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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 337.62 and 211.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 337.62 and 211.61 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 337.62 = 211.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/337.62 = 211.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 337.62 × 211.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 71,441.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,441.87/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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