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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 367.56 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 367.56 and 217.98 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 367.56 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/367.56 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 367.56 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 80,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,120.73/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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