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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 366.06 and 79.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 366.06 and 79.56 is: 119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 366.06 = 79.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/366.06 = 79.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 366.06 × 79.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 29,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,123.73/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.30

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