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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.21, 499.56 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.21, 499.56 and 244.14 is: 336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.21 : 499.56 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.21/499.56 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.21x = 499.56 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.21x = 121,962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,962.58/362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.72

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