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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.64, 337.36 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.64, 337.36 and 220.32 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.64 : 337.36 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.64/337.36 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.64x = 337.36 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.64x = 74,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,327.16/244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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