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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 366.35 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 366.35 and 82 is: 123.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 366.35 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/366.35 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 366.35 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 30,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,040.70/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.02

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