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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.39, 366.33 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.39, 366.33 and 98.04 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.39 : 366.33 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.39/366.33 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.39x = 366.33 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.39x = 35,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,914.99/244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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