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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 365.77 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 365.77 and 225.27 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 365.77 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/365.77 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 365.77 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 82,396.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,396.44/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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