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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 366.90 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.60, 366.90 and 228.40 is: 342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.60 : 366.90 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.60/366.90 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.60x = 366.90 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.60x = 83,799.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,799.96/244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.60

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