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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.33, 366.32 and 114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.33, 366.32 and 114.25 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.33 : 366.32 = 114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.33/366.32 = 114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.33x = 366.32 × 114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.33x = 41,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,851.60/244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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