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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 366.12 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 366.12 and 229.23 is: 343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 366.12 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/366.12 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 366.12 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 83,925.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,925.69/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.09

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