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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 489.40 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 489.40 and 244.12 is: 337.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 489.40 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/489.40 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 489.40 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 119,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,472.33/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.04

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