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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.25, 508.28 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.25, 508.28 and 244.11 is: 336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.25 : 508.28 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.25/508.28 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.25x = 508.28 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.25x = 124,076.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,076.23/368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.93

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