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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.14, 603.33 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.14, 603.33 and 244.01 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.14 : 603.33 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.14/603.33 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.14x = 603.33 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.14x = 147,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,215.54/402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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