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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 489.91 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 489.91 and 244.68 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 489.91 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/489.91 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 489.91 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 119,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,871.18/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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