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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.33, 366.51 and 79.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.33, 366.51 and 79.80 is: 119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.33 : 366.51 = 79.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.33/366.51 = 79.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.33x = 366.51 × 79.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.33x = 29,248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,248.04/244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.71

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