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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 366.72 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 366.72 and 100.24 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 366.72 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/366.72 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 366.72 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 36,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,760.01/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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