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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.12, 489.76 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.12, 489.76 and 244.42 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.12 : 489.76 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.12/489.76 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.12x = 489.76 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.12x = 119,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,707.14/355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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