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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.25, 366.44 and 73.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.25, 366.44 and 73.25 is: 109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.25 : 366.44 = 73.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.25/366.44 = 73.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.25x = 366.44 × 73.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.25x = 26,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,841.36/244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.89

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