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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 366.93 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.60, 366.93 and 98.33 is: 147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.60 : 366.93 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.60/366.93 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.60x = 366.93 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.60x = 36,078.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,078.39/244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.50

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