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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 517.89 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 517.89 and 244.27 is: 337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 517.89 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/517.89 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 517.89 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 126,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,504.99/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.15

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