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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 490.10 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 490.10 and 244.62 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 490.10 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/490.10 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 490.10 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 119,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,887.04/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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