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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.34, 555.08 and 244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.34, 555.08 and 244.91 is: 337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.34 : 555.08 = 244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.34/555.08 = 244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.34x = 555.08 × 244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.34x = 135,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,940.64/402.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.88

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