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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 336.78 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 336.78 and 221.34 is: 304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 336.78 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/336.78 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 336.78 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 74,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,542.89/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.80

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