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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.33, 366.23 and 114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.33, 366.23 and 114.26 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.33 : 366.23 = 114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.33/366.23 = 114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.33x = 366.23 × 114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.33x = 41,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,843.89/244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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