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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.67, 367.04 and 82.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.67, 367.04 and 82.37 is: 123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.67 : 367.04 = 82.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.67/367.04 = 82.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.67x = 367.04 × 82.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.67x = 30,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,234.21/244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.57

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