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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 577.98 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 577.98 and 244.20 is: 337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 577.98 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/577.98 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 577.98 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 141,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,142.72/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.02

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