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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 366.40 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 366.40 and 82 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 366.40 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/366.40 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 366.40 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 30,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,044.80/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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