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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.30, 336.34 and 227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.30, 336.34 and 227.74 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.30 : 336.34 = 227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.30/336.34 = 227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.30x = 336.34 × 227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.30x = 76,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,598.07/244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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