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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.41, 366.57 and 82.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.41, 366.57 and 82.09 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.41 : 366.57 = 82.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.41/366.57 = 82.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.41x = 366.57 × 82.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.41x = 30,091.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,091.73/244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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