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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 508.82 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 508.82 and 244.32 is: 337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 508.82 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/508.82 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 508.82 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 124,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,313.68/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.30

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