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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.36, 366.80 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.36, 366.80 and 136.24 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.36 : 366.80 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.36/366.80 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.36x = 366.80 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.36x = 49,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,972.83/244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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