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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 500.25 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 500.25 and 244.50 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 500.25 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/500.25 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 500.25 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 122,311.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,311.13/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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