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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.29, 508.31 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.29, 508.31 and 244.05 is: 336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.29 : 508.31 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.29/508.31 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.29x = 508.31 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.29x = 124,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,053.06/368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.84

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