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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 336.44 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 336.44 and 227.27 is: 313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 336.44 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/336.44 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 336.44 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 76,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,464.13/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.02

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