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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 337.19 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 337.19 and 225.78 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 337.19 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/337.19 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 337.19 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 76,130.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,130.76/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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