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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 336 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 336 and 227.52 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 336 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/336 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 336 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 76,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,446.72/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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