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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 482.76 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 482.76 and 244.83 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 482.76 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/482.76 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 482.76 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 118,194.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,194.13/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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