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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.36, 337.14 and 220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.36, 337.14 and 220.97 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.36 : 337.14 = 220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.36/337.14 = 220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.36x = 337.14 × 220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.36x = 74,498.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,498.67/244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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