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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.20, 541.08 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.20, 541.08 and 244.68 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.20 : 541.08 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.20/541.08 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.20x = 541.08 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.20x = 132,391.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,391.45/392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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