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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.66, 554.31 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.66, 554.31 and 244.28 is: 337.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.66 : 554.31 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.66/554.31 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.66x = 554.31 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.66x = 135,408.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,408.23/401.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.12

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