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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 366.86 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 366.86 and 100.29 is: 150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 366.86 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/366.86 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 366.86 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 36,792.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,792.39/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.44

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