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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 336.12 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 336.12 and 221.28 is: 303.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 336.12 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/336.12 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 336.12 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 74,376.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,376.63/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.98

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