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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.27, 366.31 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.27, 366.31 and 114.24 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.27 : 366.31 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.27/366.31 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.27x = 366.31 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.27x = 41,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,849.09/244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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