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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 499.10 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 499.10 and 244.74 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 499.10 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/499.10 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 499.10 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 122,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,149.73/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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