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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 400.08 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 400.08 and 244 is: 336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 400.08 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/400.08 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 400.08 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 97,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,619.52/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.53

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