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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.18, 490.01 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.18, 490.01 and 244.47 is: 337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.18 : 490.01 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.18/490.01 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.18x = 490.01 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.18x = 119,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,792.74/355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.27

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