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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 552.12 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 552.12 and 244.83 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 552.12 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/552.12 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 552.12 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 135,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,175.54/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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