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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.06, 366.12 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.06, 366.12 and 228.07 is: 342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.06 : 366.12 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.06/366.12 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.06x = 366.12 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.06x = 83,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,499.39/244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.12

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