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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 578.16 and 244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 578.16 and 244.29 is: 337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 578.16 = 244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/578.16 = 244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 578.16 × 244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 141,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,238.71/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.10

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