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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.18, 481.45 and 244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.18, 481.45 and 244.33 is: 336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.18 : 481.45 = 244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.18/481.45 = 244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.18x = 481.45 × 244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.18x = 117,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,632.68/349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.88

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