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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.29, 379.76 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.29, 379.76 and 244.24 is: 336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.29 : 379.76 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.29/379.76 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.29x = 379.76 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.29x = 92,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,750.41/275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.92

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