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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 337.13 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 337.13 and 227.13 is: 313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 337.13 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/337.13 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 337.13 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 76,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,572.34/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.64

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