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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 498.36 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 498.36 and 299.36 is: 411.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 498.36 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/498.36 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 498.36 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 149,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,189.05/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.85

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