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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.19, 629.97 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.19, 629.97 and 244.25 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.19 : 629.97 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.19/629.97 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.19x = 629.97 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.19x = 153,870.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,870.17/420.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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