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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.18, 554.85 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.18, 554.85 and 244.77 is: 337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.18 : 554.85 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.18/554.85 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.18x = 554.85 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.18x = 135,810.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,810.63/402.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.69

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