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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 365.88 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 365.88 and 227.12 is: 340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 365.88 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/365.88 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 365.88 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 83,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,098.67/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.35

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