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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.52, 402.24 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.52, 402.24 and 244.80 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.52 : 402.24 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.52/402.24 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.52x = 402.24 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.52x = 98,468.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,468.35/291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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