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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 490.16 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 490.16 and 244.68 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 490.16 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/490.16 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 490.16 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 119,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,932.35/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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