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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.50, 511.13 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.50, 511.13 and 244.44 is: 337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 511.13 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/511.13 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 511.13 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 124,939.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,939.40/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.22

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