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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 364.30 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 364.30 and 229.62 is: 342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 364.30 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/364.30 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 364.30 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 83,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,650.57/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.05

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