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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 489.68 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 489.68 and 244.48 is: 337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 489.68 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/489.68 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 489.68 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 119,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,716.97/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.57

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