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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.10, 366.15 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.10, 366.15 and 227.70 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.10 : 366.15 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.10/366.15 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.10x = 366.15 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.10x = 83,372.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,372.36/244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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