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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.24, 498.42 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.24, 498.42 and 244.78 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.24 : 498.42 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.24/498.42 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.24x = 498.42 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.24x = 122,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,003.25/361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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