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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 508.40 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 508.40 and 244.05 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 508.40 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/508.40 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 508.40 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 124,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,075.02/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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