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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 367.20 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 367.20 and 229.08 is: 344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 367.20 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/367.20 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 367.20 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 84,118.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,118.18/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.13

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