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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 365.55 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 365.55 and 224.34 is: 336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 365.55 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/365.55 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 365.55 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 82,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,007.49/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.07

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