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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 578.19 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 578.19 and 244.34 is: 337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 578.19 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/578.19 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 578.19 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 141,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,272.05/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.22

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