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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.73, 400.90 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.73, 400.90 and 244.07 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.73 : 400.90 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.73/400.90 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.73x = 400.90 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.73x = 97,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,847.66/290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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