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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 366.42 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 366.42 and 122.44 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 366.42 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/366.42 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 366.42 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 44,864.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,864.46/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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