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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.47, 530.97 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.47, 530.97 and 244.50 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.47 : 530.97 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.47/530.97 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.47x = 530.97 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.47x = 129,822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,822.17/354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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