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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.18, 365.72 and 225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.18, 365.72 and 225.21 is: 337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.18 : 365.72 = 225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.18/365.72 = 225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.18x = 365.72 × 225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.18x = 82,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,363.80/244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.31

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