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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 366.98 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 366.98 and 217.62 is: 326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 366.98 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/366.98 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 366.98 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 79,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,861.10/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.01

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