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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.11, 490.04 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.11, 490.04 and 244.59 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.11 : 490.04 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.11/490.04 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.11x = 490.04 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.11x = 119,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,858.88/355.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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