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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 336.90 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 336.90 and 225.56 is: 310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 336.90 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/336.90 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 336.90 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 75,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,991.16/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.88

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