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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.42, 502.65 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.42, 502.65 and 244.40 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.42 : 502.65 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.42/502.65 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.42x = 502.65 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.42x = 122,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,847.66/335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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