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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 489.78 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 489.78 and 244.76 is: 337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 489.78 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/489.78 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 489.78 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 119,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,876.10/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.70

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