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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 379.15 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 379.15 and 244.04 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 379.15 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/379.15 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 379.15 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 92,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,525.26/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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