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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 489.98 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 489.98 and 244.76 is: 337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 489.98 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/489.98 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 489.98 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 119,925.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,925.67/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.60

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