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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.37, 520.48 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.37, 520.48 and 244.44 is: 366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.37 : 520.48 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.37/520.48 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.37x = 520.48 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.37x = 127,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,227.87/347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.26

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