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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 366.21 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 366.21 and 122.36 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 366.21 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/366.21 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 366.21 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 44,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,807.62/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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