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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.08, 540.90 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.08, 540.90 and 244.46 is: 337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.08 : 540.90 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.08/540.90 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.08x = 540.90 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.08x = 132,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,230.07/392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.25

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