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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.55, 368.66 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.55, 368.66 and 228.89 is: 345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.55 : 368.66 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.55/368.66 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.55x = 368.66 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.55x = 84,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,379.60/244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.05

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