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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 365.73 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 365.73 and 227.90 is: 340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 365.73 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/365.73 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 365.73 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 83,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,348.04/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.33

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