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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 510.95 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 510.95 and 244.25 is: 336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 510.95 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/510.95 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 510.95 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 124,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,795.76/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.82

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