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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 366.08 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 366.08 and 99.82 is: 149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 366.08 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/366.08 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 366.08 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 36,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,542.11/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.64

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