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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.05, 337.08 and 224.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.05, 337.08 and 224.31 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.05 : 337.08 = 224.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.05/337.08 = 224.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.05x = 337.08 × 224.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.05x = 75,609.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,609.29/244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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