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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 499.40 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 499.40 and 244.03 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 499.40 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/499.40 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 499.40 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 121,868.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,868.58/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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