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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.29, 499.62 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.29, 499.62 and 244.36 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.29 : 499.62 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.29/499.62 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.29x = 499.62 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.29x = 122,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,087.14/362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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