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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 366.75 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 366.75 and 79.89 is: 119.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 366.75 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/366.75 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 366.75 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 29,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,300.99/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.85

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