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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 364.77 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 364.77 and 227.48 is: 339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 364.77 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/364.77 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 364.77 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 82,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,976.06/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.52

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