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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 492.36 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 492.36 and 244.74 is: 337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 492.36 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/492.36 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 492.36 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 120,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,500.19/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.88

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