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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 364.68 and 224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 364.68 and 224.38 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 364.68 = 224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/364.68 = 224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 364.68 × 224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 81,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,826.90/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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