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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 335.91 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 335.91 and 224.42 is: 308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 335.91 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/335.91 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 335.91 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 75,384.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,384.08/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.85

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