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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 337.76 and 225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 337.76 and 225.29 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 337.76 = 225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/337.76 = 225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 337.76 × 225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 76,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,093.67/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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