Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.68, 494.34 and 244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 329.68, 494.34 and 244 is: 365.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329.68 : 494.34 = 244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329.68/494.34 = 244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329.68x = 494.34 × 244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329.68x = 120,618.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,618.96/329.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365.87
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