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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.15, 366.27 and 99.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.15, 366.27 and 99.79 is: 149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.15 : 366.27 = 99.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.15/366.27 = 99.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.15x = 366.27 × 99.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.15x = 36,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,550.08/244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.70

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