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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 578.16 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 578.16 and 244.24 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 578.16 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/578.16 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 578.16 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 141,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,209.80/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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