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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.66, 554.21 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.66, 554.21 and 244.26 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.66 : 554.21 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.66/554.21 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.66x = 554.21 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.66x = 135,369.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,369.17/401.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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