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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 366.89 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 366.89 and 98.35 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 366.89 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/366.89 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 366.89 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 36,083.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083.63/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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