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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 508.32 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 508.32 and 244.16 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 508.32 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/508.32 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 508.32 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 124,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,111.41/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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