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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.22, 644.17 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.22, 644.17 and 244.24 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.22 : 644.17 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.22/644.17 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.22x = 644.17 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.22x = 157,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,328.86/429.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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