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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.41, 366.46 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.41, 366.46 and 98.18 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.41 : 366.46 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.41/366.46 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.41x = 366.46 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.41x = 35,979.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,979.04/244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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