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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.96, 551.98 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.96, 551.98 and 244.68 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.96 : 551.98 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.96/551.98 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.96x = 551.98 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.96x = 135,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,058.47/399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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