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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 336.73 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.60, 336.73 and 221.22 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.60 : 336.73 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.60/336.73 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.60x = 336.73 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.60x = 74,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,491.41/244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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