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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.93, 508.30 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.93, 508.30 and 244.37 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.93 : 508.30 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.93/508.30 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.93x = 508.30 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.93x = 124,213.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,213.27/368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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