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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.53, 337.24 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.53, 337.24 and 220.23 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.53 : 337.24 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.53/337.24 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.53x = 337.24 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.53x = 74,270.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,270.37/244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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