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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 489.66 and 244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 489.66 and 244.45 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 489.66 = 244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/489.66 = 244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 489.66 × 244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 119,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,694.94/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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