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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 489.11 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 489.11 and 244.02 is: 336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 489.11 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/489.11 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 489.11 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 119,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,352.62/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.78

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