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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.54, 508.42 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.54, 508.42 and 244.02 is: 336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.54 : 508.42 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.54/508.42 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.54x = 508.42 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.54x = 124,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,064.65/368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.64

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