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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.26, 982.23 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.26, 982.23 and 244.14 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.26 : 982.23 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.26/982.23 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.26x = 982.23 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.26x = 239,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,801.63/655.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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