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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.25, 490.59 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.25, 490.59 and 244.49 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.25 : 490.59 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.25/490.59 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.25x = 490.59 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.25x = 119,941.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,941.90/355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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