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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 367.02 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 367.02 and 227.14 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 367.02 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/367.02 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 367.02 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 83,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,364.92/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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