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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.77, 633.21 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.77, 633.21 and 244.46 is: 366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.77 : 633.21 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.77/633.21 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.77x = 633.21 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.77x = 154,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,791.84/422.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.14

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