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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 335.91 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 335.91 and 226.26 is: 310.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 335.91 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/335.91 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 335.91 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 76,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,003.00/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.56

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