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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.41, 337.13 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.41, 337.13 and 224.82 is: 310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.41 : 337.13 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.41/337.13 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.41x = 337.13 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.41x = 75,792.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,792.44/244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.10

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