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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 366.47 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 366.47 and 114.18 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 366.47 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/366.47 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 366.47 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 41,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,842.97/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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