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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.43, 366.42 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.43, 366.42 and 105.62 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.43 : 366.42 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.43/366.42 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.43x = 366.42 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.43x = 38,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,699.84/244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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