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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.63, 366.84 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.63, 366.84 and 82.27 is: 123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.63 : 366.84 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.63/366.84 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.63x = 366.84 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.63x = 30,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,179.93/244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.37

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