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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 365.03 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 365.03 and 227.72 is: 339.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 365.03 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/365.03 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 365.03 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 83,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,121.67/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.65

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