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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.21, 482.10 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.21, 482.10 and 244.62 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.21 : 482.10 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.21/482.10 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.21x = 482.10 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.21x = 117,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,931.76/349.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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