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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 498.93 and 244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 498.93 and 244.61 is: 337.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 498.93 = 244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/498.93 = 244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 498.93 × 244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 122,043.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,043.27/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.84

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