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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.64, 554.30 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.64, 554.30 and 244.27 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.64 : 554.30 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.64/554.30 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.64x = 554.30 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.64x = 135,398.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,398.86/401.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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