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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 577.95 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 577.95 and 244.18 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 577.95 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/577.95 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 577.95 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 141,125.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,125.32/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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