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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.34, 550.92 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.34, 550.92 and 244 is: 336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.34 : 550.92 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.34/550.92 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.34x = 550.92 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.34x = 134,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,424.48/399.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.62

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