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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 337.38 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 337.38 and 222.99 is: 307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 337.38 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/337.38 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 337.38 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 75,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,232.37/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.68

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