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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.13, 541.23 and 244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.13, 541.23 and 244.81 is: 337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.13 : 541.23 = 244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.13/541.23 = 244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.13x = 541.23 × 244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.13x = 132,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,498.52/392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.89

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