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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 368.60 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 368.60 and 224.04 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 368.60 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/368.60 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 368.60 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 82,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,581.14/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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