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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 367.37 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 367.37 and 227.50 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 367.37 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/367.37 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 367.37 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 83,576.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,576.68/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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