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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.45, 366.81 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.45, 366.81 and 226.36 is: 339.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.45 : 366.81 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.45/366.81 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.45x = 366.81 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.45x = 83,031.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,031.11/244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.67

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