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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 482.77 and 244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 482.77 and 244.73 is: 337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 482.77 = 244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/482.77 = 244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 482.77 × 244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 118,148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,148.30/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.88

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