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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.61, 491.75 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.61, 491.75 and 244.46 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.61 : 491.75 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.61/491.75 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.61x = 491.75 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.61x = 120,210.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,210.75/356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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