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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.99, 499.67 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.99, 499.67 and 244.14 is: 337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.99 : 499.67 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.99/499.67 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.99x = 499.67 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.99x = 121,989.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,989.43/361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.00

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