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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 481.86 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 481.86 and 244.40 is: 336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 481.86 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/481.86 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 481.86 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 117,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,764.17/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.81

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