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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 337.68 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 337.68 and 213.76 is: 294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 337.68 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/337.68 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 337.68 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 72,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,182.48/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.75

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