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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.79, 554.31 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.79, 554.31 and 244.44 is: 337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.79 : 554.31 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.79/554.31 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.79x = 554.31 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.79x = 135,495.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,495.54/401.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.23

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