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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 338.40 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 338.40 and 212.16 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 338.40 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/338.40 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 338.40 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 71,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,794.94/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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