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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 366.23 and 79.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 366.23 and 79.67 is: 119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 366.23 = 79.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/366.23 = 79.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 366.23 × 79.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 29,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,175.31/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.47

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