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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 490.15 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 490.15 and 244.69 is: 337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 490.15 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/490.15 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 490.15 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 119,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,934.19/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.69

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