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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.37, 541.48 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.37, 541.48 and 244.98 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.37 : 541.48 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.37/541.48 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.37x = 541.48 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.37x = 132,651.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,651.77/392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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