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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 492.36 and 244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 492.36 and 244.73 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 492.36 = 244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/492.36 = 244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 492.36 × 244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 120,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,495.26/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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