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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 366.86 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.60, 366.86 and 100.31 is: 150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.60 : 366.86 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.60/366.86 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.60x = 366.86 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.60x = 36,799.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,799.73/244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.45

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