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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.67, 366.53 and 229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.67, 366.53 and 229.01 is: 343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.67 : 366.53 = 229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.67/366.53 = 229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.67x = 366.53 × 229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.67x = 83,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,936.06/244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.07

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