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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 551.33 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 551.33 and 244.97 is: 366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 551.33 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/551.33 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 551.33 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 135,058.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,058.09/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.69

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