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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 490.01 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 490.01 and 244.70 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 490.01 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/490.01 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 490.01 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 119,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,901.77/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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