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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 366.53 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 366.53 and 228.22 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 366.53 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/366.53 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 366.53 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 83,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,647.42/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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