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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.15, 490.56 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.15, 490.56 and 244.43 is: 337.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.15 : 490.56 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.15/490.56 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.15x = 490.56 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.15x = 119,907.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,907.88/355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.63

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