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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 499.77 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 499.77 and 244.22 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 499.77 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/499.77 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 499.77 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 122,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,051.33/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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