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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.46, 386.39 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.46, 386.39 and 244.85 is: 338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.46 : 386.39 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.46/386.39 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.46x = 386.39 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.46x = 94,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,607.59/279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.54

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