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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 366.80 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 366.80 and 226.18 is: 340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 366.80 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/366.80 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 366.80 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 82,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,962.82/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.01

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