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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 366.90 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 366.90 and 82.26 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 366.90 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/366.90 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 366.90 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 30,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,181.19/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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