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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.70, 367.35 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.70, 367.35 and 226.47 is: 339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.70 : 367.35 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.70/367.35 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.70x = 367.35 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.70x = 83,192.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,192.62/244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.98

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