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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.06, 482.86 and 244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.06, 482.86 and 244.99 is: 337.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.06 : 482.86 = 244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.06/482.86 = 244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.06x = 482.86 × 244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.06x = 118,296.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,296.78/350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.94

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