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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.33, 366.56 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.33, 366.56 and 71.01 is: 106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.33 : 366.56 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.33/366.56 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.33x = 366.56 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.33x = 26,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,029.34/244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.53

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