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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 489.60 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 489.60 and 244.22 is: 337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 489.60 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/489.60 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 489.60 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 119,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,570.11/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.18

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