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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 364.56 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 364.56 and 226.92 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 364.56 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/364.56 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 364.56 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 82,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,725.96/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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