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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 490.35 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 490.35 and 244.72 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 490.35 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/490.35 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 490.35 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 119,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,998.45/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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