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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 498.01 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 498.01 and 244.38 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 498.01 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/498.01 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 498.01 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 121,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,703.68/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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