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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 491.67 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 491.67 and 244.22 is: 337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 491.67 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/491.67 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 491.67 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 120,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,075.65/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.18

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