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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.47, 488.91 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.47, 488.91 and 244.20 is: 336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.47 : 488.91 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.47/488.91 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.47x = 488.91 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.47x = 119,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,391.82/354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.82

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