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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.75, 337.76 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.75, 337.76 and 224.10 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.75 : 337.76 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.75/337.76 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.75x = 337.76 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.75x = 75,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,689.21/244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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