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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 366.75 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 366.75 and 100.12 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 366.75 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/366.75 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 366.75 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 36,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,719.01/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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