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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.65, 367.02 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.65, 367.02 and 82.47 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.65 : 367.02 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.65/367.02 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.65x = 367.02 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.65x = 30,268.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,268.14/244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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