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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 366.84 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 366.84 and 82.32 is: 123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 366.84 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/366.84 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 366.84 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 30,198.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,198.27/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.42

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