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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.29, 366.58 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.29, 366.58 and 98.11 is: 147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.29 : 366.58 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.29/366.58 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.29x = 366.58 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.29x = 35,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,965.74/244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.23

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