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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 366.26 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 366.26 and 81.88 is: 122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 366.26 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/366.26 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 366.26 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 29,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,989.37/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.79

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