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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 489.70 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 489.70 and 244.25 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 489.70 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/489.70 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 489.70 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 119,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,609.23/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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