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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 364.90 and 224.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 364.90 and 224.00 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 364.90 = 224.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/364.90 = 224.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 364.90 × 224.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 81,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,736.08/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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