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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.55, 366.85 and 82.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.55, 366.85 and 82.28 is: 123.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.55 : 366.85 = 82.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.55/366.85 = 82.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.55x = 366.85 × 82.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.55x = 30,183.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,183.71/244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.43

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