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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 337.72 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 337.72 and 223 is: 307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 337.72 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/337.72 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 337.72 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 75,311.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,311.56/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.54

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