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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 366.55 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 366.55 and 61.77 is: 92.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 366.55 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/366.55 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 366.55 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 22,641.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,641.79/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.65

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