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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.45, 366.74 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.45, 366.74 and 98.21 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.45 : 366.74 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.45/366.74 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.45x = 366.74 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.45x = 36,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,018.88/244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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