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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.20, 554.94 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.20, 554.94 and 244.82 is: 337.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.20 : 554.94 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.20/554.94 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.20x = 554.94 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.20x = 135,860.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,860.41/402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.79

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