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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.69, 554.34 and 244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.69, 554.34 and 244.30 is: 337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.69 : 554.34 = 244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.69/554.34 = 244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.69x = 554.34 × 244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.69x = 135,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,425.26/401.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.14

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