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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.55, 402.17 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.55, 402.17 and 244.16 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.55 : 402.17 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.55/402.17 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.55x = 402.17 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.55x = 98,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,194.37/291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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