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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 508.03 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 508.03 and 244.10 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 508.03 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/508.03 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 508.03 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 124,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,010.12/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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