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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 364.93 and 224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 364.93 and 224.71 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 364.93 = 224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/364.93 = 224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 364.93 × 224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 82,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,002.37/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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