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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 489.98 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 489.98 and 244.82 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 489.98 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/489.98 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 489.98 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 119,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,958.74/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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