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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 366.60 and 82.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 366.60 and 82.12 is: 123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 366.60 = 82.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/366.60 = 82.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 366.60 × 82.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 30,105.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,105.19/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.17

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