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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 367.42 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 367.42 and 226.55 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 367.42 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/367.42 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 367.42 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 83,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,239.00/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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