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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 337.17 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 337.17 and 227.90 is: 314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 337.17 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/337.17 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 337.17 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 76,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,841.04/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.64

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