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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 982.44 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 982.44 and 244.20 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 982.44 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/982.44 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 982.44 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 239,911.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,911.85/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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