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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 369.11 and 229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 369.11 and 229.55 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 369.11 = 229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/369.11 = 229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 369.11 × 229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 84,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,729.20/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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