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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 482.67 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 482.67 and 244.92 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 482.67 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/482.67 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 482.67 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 118,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,215.54/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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