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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.88, 498.42 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.88, 498.42 and 244.24 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.88 : 498.42 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.88/498.42 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.88x = 498.42 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.88x = 121,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,734.10/360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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