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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.31, 366.86 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.31, 366.86 and 225.32 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.31 : 366.86 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.31/366.86 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.31x = 366.86 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.31x = 82,659.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,659.62/244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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