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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.27, 336.99 and 226.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.27, 336.99 and 226.86 is: 312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.27 : 336.99 = 226.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.27/336.99 = 226.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.27x = 336.99 × 226.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.27x = 76,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,449.55/244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.97

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