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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.65, 367.09 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.65, 367.09 and 224.60 is: 337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.65 : 367.09 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.65/367.09 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.65x = 367.09 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.65x = 82,448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,448.41/244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.01

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