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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 367.92 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 367.92 and 228.60 is: 343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 367.92 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/367.92 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 367.92 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 84,106.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,106.51/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.32

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