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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.55, 554.02 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.55, 554.02 and 244.24 is: 336.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.55 : 554.02 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.55/554.02 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.55x = 554.02 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.55x = 135,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,313.84/401.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.98

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