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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 541.28 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 541.28 and 244.84 is: 337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 541.28 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/541.28 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 541.28 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 132,527.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,527.00/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.89

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