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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.77, 366.32 and 224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.77, 366.32 and 224.79 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.77 : 366.32 = 224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.77/366.32 = 224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.77x = 366.32 × 224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.77x = 82,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,343.95/244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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