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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 366.75 and 212.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 366.75 and 212.65 is: 318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 366.75 = 212.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/366.75 = 212.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 366.75 × 212.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 77,989.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,989.39/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.47

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