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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 337.77 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 337.77 and 226.44 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 337.77 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/337.77 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 337.77 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 76,484.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,484.64/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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