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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 336.96 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 336.96 and 228.96 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 336.96 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/336.96 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 336.96 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 77,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,150.36/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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