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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 337.26 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 337.26 and 224.91 is: 310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 337.26 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/337.26 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 337.26 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 75,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,853.15/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.24

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