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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 365.31 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 365.31 and 227.42 is: 339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 365.31 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/365.31 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 365.31 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 83,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,077.66/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.26

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