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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.01, 366.02 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.01, 366.02 and 79.48 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.01 : 366.02 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.01/366.02 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.01x = 366.02 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.01x = 29,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,089.57/244.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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