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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.54, 508.25 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.54, 508.25 and 244.32 is: 336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.54 : 508.25 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.54/508.25 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.54x = 508.25 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.54x = 124,175.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,175.64/368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.94

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