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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.33, 481.95 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.33, 481.95 and 244.59 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.33 : 481.95 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.33/481.95 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.33x = 481.95 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.33x = 117,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,877.74/349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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