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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 364.68 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 364.68 and 225.72 is: 337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 364.68 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/364.68 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 364.68 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 82,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,315.57/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.25

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