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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 337.22 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 337.22 and 221.14 is: 305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 337.22 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/337.22 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 337.22 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 74,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,572.83/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.00

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