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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.51, 366.80 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.51, 366.80 and 82.18 is: 123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.51 : 366.80 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.51/366.80 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.51x = 366.80 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.51x = 30,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,143.62/244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.28

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