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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 366.63 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 366.63 and 71.15 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 366.63 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/366.63 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 366.63 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 26,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,084.81/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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