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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.36, 366.56 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.36, 366.56 and 100.16 is: 150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.36 : 366.56 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.36/366.56 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.36x = 366.56 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.36x = 36,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,714.65/244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.25

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