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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 541.15 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 541.15 and 244.62 is: 337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 541.15 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/541.15 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 541.15 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 132,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,375.50/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.48

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