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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 366.94 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 366.94 and 82.27 is: 123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 366.94 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/366.94 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 366.94 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 30,186.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,186.32/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.42

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