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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 337.81 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 337.81 and 179.22 is: 247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 337.81 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/337.81 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 337.81 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 60,542.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,542.31/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.28

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