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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.69, 366.96 and 100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.69, 366.96 and 100.38 is: 150.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.69 : 366.96 = 100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.69/366.96 = 100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.69x = 366.96 × 100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.69x = 36,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,835.44/244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.54

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