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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 508.52 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 508.52 and 244.08 is: 336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 508.52 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/508.52 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 508.52 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 124,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,120.17/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.88

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