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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 336.90 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 336.90 and 224.13 is: 308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 336.90 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/336.90 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 336.90 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 75,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,509.40/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.68

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