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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 366.77 and 82.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 366.77 and 82.14 is: 123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 366.77 = 82.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/366.77 = 82.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 366.77 × 82.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 30,126.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,126.49/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.22

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