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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.05, 336.02 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.05, 336.02 and 227.49 is: 313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.05 : 336.02 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.05/336.02 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.05x = 336.02 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.05x = 76,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,440.05/244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.21

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