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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 368.96 and 221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 368.96 and 221.77 is: 334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 368.96 = 221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/368.96 = 221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 368.96 × 221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 81,824.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,824.26/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.14

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