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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.15, 554.97 and 244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.15, 554.97 and 244.81 is: 337.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.15 : 554.97 = 244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.15/554.97 = 244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.15x = 554.97 × 244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.15x = 135,862.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,862.21/402.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.84

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