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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 489.83 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 489.83 and 244.62 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 489.83 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/489.83 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 489.83 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 119,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,820.99/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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