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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 366.72 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 366.72 and 100.20 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 366.72 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/366.72 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 366.72 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 36,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,745.34/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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