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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 531.66 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 531.66 and 244.86 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 531.66 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/531.66 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 531.66 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 130,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,182.27/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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