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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.01, 489.66 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.01, 489.66 and 244.31 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.01 : 489.66 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.01/489.66 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.01x = 489.66 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.01x = 119,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,626.39/355.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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