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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 364.80 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 364.80 and 226.44 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 364.80 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/364.80 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 364.80 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 82,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,605.31/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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