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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 368.82 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 368.82 and 225.12 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 368.82 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/368.82 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 368.82 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 83,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,028.76/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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