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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.29, 337.11 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.29, 337.11 and 222.42 is: 306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.29 : 337.11 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.29/337.11 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.29x = 337.11 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.29x = 74,980.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,980.01/244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.93

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