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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.19, 539.24 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.19, 539.24 and 244.14 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.19 : 539.24 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.19/539.24 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.19x = 539.24 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.19x = 131,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,648.83/359.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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