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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.43, 499.99 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.43, 499.99 and 244.48 is: 337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.43 : 499.99 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.43/499.99 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.43x = 499.99 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.43x = 122,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,235.36/362.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.27

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