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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.07, 491.49 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.07, 491.49 and 244.11 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.07 : 491.49 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.07/491.49 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.07x = 491.49 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.07x = 119,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,977.62/356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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