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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 336.88 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.60, 336.88 and 223 is: 307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.60 : 336.88 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.60/336.88 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.60x = 336.88 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.60x = 75,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,124.24/244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.13

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