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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 366.59 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 366.59 and 82.05 is: 123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 366.59 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/366.59 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 366.59 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 30,078.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078.30/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.08

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