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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.95, 489.90 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.95, 489.90 and 244.46 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.95 : 489.90 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.95/489.90 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.95x = 489.90 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.95x = 119,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,758.50/354.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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