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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.52, 366.30 and 224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.52, 366.30 and 224.84 is: 336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.52 : 366.30 = 224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.52/366.30 = 224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.52x = 366.30 × 224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.52x = 82,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,358.89/244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.82

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