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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 368.10 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 368.10 and 231.02 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 368.10 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/368.10 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 368.10 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 85,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,038.46/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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