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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.31, 541.22 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.31, 541.22 and 244.82 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.31 : 541.22 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.31/541.22 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.31x = 541.22 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.31x = 132,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,501.61/392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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