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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 364.91 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 364.91 and 226.36 is: 337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 364.91 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/364.91 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 364.91 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 82,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,599.20/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.72

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