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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.17, 406.22 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.17, 406.22 and 244.46 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.17 : 406.22 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.17/406.22 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.17x = 406.22 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.17x = 99,304.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,304.33/294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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