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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 990.85 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 990.85 and 244.22 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 990.85 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/990.85 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 990.85 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 241,986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,986.20/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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