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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.27, 364.17 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.27, 364.17 and 226.21 is: 337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.27 : 364.17 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.27/364.17 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.27x = 364.17 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.27x = 82,378.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,378.90/244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.25

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