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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.63, 366.88 and 71.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.63, 366.88 and 71.31 is: 106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.63 : 366.88 = 71.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.63/366.88 = 71.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.63x = 366.88 × 71.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.63x = 26,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,162.21/244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.95

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