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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 366.59 and 71.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 366.59 and 71.02 is: 106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 366.59 = 71.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/366.59 = 71.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 366.59 × 71.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 26,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,033.70/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.54

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