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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 365.60 and 224.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 365.60 and 224.31 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 365.60 = 224.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/365.60 = 224.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 365.60 × 224.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 82,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,007.74/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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