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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.90, 338.24 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.90, 338.24 and 213.76 is: 295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 338.24 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/338.24 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 338.24 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 72,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,299.42/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.23

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