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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.54, 366.76 and 229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.54, 366.76 and 229.51 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.54 : 366.76 = 229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.54/366.76 = 229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.54x = 366.76 × 229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.54x = 84,175.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,175.09/244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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