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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.61, 554.16 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.61, 554.16 and 244.26 is: 337.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.61 : 554.16 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.61/554.16 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.61x = 554.16 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.61x = 135,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,359.12/401.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.04

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