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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.20, 554.76 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.20, 554.76 and 244.72 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.20 : 554.76 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.20/554.76 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.20x = 554.76 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.20x = 135,761.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,761.56/402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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