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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.59, 554.07 and 244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.59, 554.07 and 244.15 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.59 : 554.07 = 244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.59/554.07 = 244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.59x = 554.07 × 244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.59x = 135,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,276.19/401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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