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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 339.26 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 339.26 and 224.12 is: 310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 339.26 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/339.26 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 339.26 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 76,034.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,034.95/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.83

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