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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 366.57 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 366.57 and 224.42 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 366.57 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/366.57 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 366.57 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 82,265.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,265.64/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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