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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 366.80 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 366.80 and 82.16 is: 123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 366.80 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/366.80 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 366.80 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 30,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,136.29/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.27

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