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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.19, 499.73 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.19, 499.73 and 244.38 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.19 : 499.73 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.19/499.73 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.19x = 499.73 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.19x = 122,124.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,124.39/362.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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