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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 366.32 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 366.32 and 114.16 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 366.32 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/366.32 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 366.32 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 41,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,819.15/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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