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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 366.64 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 366.64 and 73.47 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 366.64 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/366.64 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 366.64 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 26,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,936.12/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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