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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.29, 366.47 and 79.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.29, 366.47 and 79.71 is: 119.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.29 : 366.47 = 79.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.29/366.47 = 79.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.29x = 366.47 × 79.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.29x = 29,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,210.93/244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.57

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