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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 555.02 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 555.02 and 244.78 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 555.02 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/555.02 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 555.02 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 135,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,859.48/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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