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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 366.19 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 366.19 and 79.52 is: 119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 366.19 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/366.19 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 366.19 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 29,117.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,117.40/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.29

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