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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 365.40 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 365.40 and 226.98 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 365.40 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/365.40 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 365.40 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 82,938.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,938.49/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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