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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.34, 364.46 and 224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.34, 364.46 and 224.63 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.34 : 364.46 = 224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.34/364.46 = 224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.34x = 364.46 × 224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.34x = 81,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,866.83/244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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