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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 364.29 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 364.29 and 222.96 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 364.29 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/364.29 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 364.29 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 81,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,222.10/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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