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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 499.86 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 499.86 and 244.32 is: 337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 499.86 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/499.86 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 499.86 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 122,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,125.80/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.16

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