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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 554.95 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 554.95 and 244.84 is: 337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 554.95 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/554.95 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 554.95 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 135,873.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,873.96/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.85

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