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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 499.36 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 499.36 and 244.92 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 499.36 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/499.36 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 499.36 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 122,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,305.42/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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