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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.77, 366.27 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.77, 366.27 and 228.47 is: 341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.77 : 366.27 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.77/366.27 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.77x = 366.27 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.77x = 83,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,681.71/244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.89

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