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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.56, 553.76 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.56, 553.76 and 244.22 is: 336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.56 : 553.76 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.56/553.76 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.56x = 553.76 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.56x = 135,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,239.27/401.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.78

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