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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 490.51 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 490.51 and 244.93 is: 337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 490.51 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/490.51 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 490.51 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 120,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,140.61/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.96

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