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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.15, 336.69 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.15, 336.69 and 226.46 is: 312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.15 : 336.69 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.15/336.69 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.15x = 336.69 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.15x = 76,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,247.66/244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.30

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