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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.64, 366.40 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.64, 366.40 and 220.36 is: 330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.64 : 366.40 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.64/366.40 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.64x = 366.40 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.64x = 80,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,739.90/244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.04

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