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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 366.46 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 366.46 and 82 is: 122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 366.46 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/366.46 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 366.46 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 30,049.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,049.72/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.98

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