Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.48, 497.32 and 244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 360.48, 497.32 and 244 is: 336.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360.48 : 497.32 = 244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360.48/497.32 = 244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360.48x = 497.32 × 244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360.48x = 121,346.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,346.08/360.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336.62
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