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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.30, 366 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.30, 366 and 224.26 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.30 : 366 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.30/366 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.30x = 366 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.30x = 82,079.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,079.16/244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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