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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.44, 551.56 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.44, 551.56 and 244.40 is: 337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.44 : 551.56 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.44/551.56 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.44x = 551.56 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.44x = 134,801.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,801.26/399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.48

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