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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.54, 490.35 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.54, 490.35 and 244.84 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.54 : 490.35 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.54/490.35 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.54x = 490.35 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.54x = 120,057.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,057.29/355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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