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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 578.01 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 578.01 and 244.22 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 578.01 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/578.01 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 578.01 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 141,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,161.60/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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