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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.64, 481.87 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.64, 481.87 and 244.38 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.64 : 481.87 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.64/481.87 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.64x = 481.87 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.64x = 117,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,759.39/349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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