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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.74, 366.40 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.74, 366.40 and 228.34 is: 341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.74 : 366.40 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.74/366.40 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.74x = 366.40 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.74x = 83,663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,663.78/244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.85

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