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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 337.17 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 337.17 and 227.96 is: 314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 337.17 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/337.17 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 337.17 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 76,861.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,861.27/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.41

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