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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 489.42 and 244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 489.42 and 244.15 is: 337.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 489.42 = 244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/489.42 = 244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 489.42 × 244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 119,490.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,490.67/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.17

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