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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 489.33 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 489.33 and 244.08 is: 336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 489.33 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/489.33 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 489.33 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 119,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,435.67/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.82

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