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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.66, 366.98 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.66, 366.98 and 100.28 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.66 : 366.98 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.66/366.98 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.66x = 366.98 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.66x = 36,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,800.75/244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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