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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.69, 367.08 and 82.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.69, 367.08 and 82.37 is: 123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 367.08 = 82.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/367.08 = 82.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 367.08 × 82.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 30,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,235.39/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.57

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