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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.58, 489.13 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.58, 489.13 and 244.11 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.58 : 489.13 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.58/489.13 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.58x = 489.13 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.58x = 119,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,401.52/354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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