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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 337.41 and 223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 337.41 and 223.85 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 337.41 = 223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/337.41 = 223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 337.41 × 223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 75,529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,529.23/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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