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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 367.23 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 367.23 and 214.56 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 367.23 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/367.23 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 367.23 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 78,792.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,792.87/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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