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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.23, 540.95 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.23, 540.95 and 244.60 is: 337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.23 : 540.95 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.23/540.95 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.23x = 540.95 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.23x = 132,315.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,315.15/392.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.35

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