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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 499.28 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 499.28 and 244.86 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 499.28 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/499.28 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 499.28 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 122,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,252.48/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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