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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.37, 489.95 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.37, 489.95 and 244.65 is: 337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.37 : 489.95 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.37/489.95 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.37x = 489.95 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.37x = 119,865.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,865.04/355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.30

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