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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.77, 367.20 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.77, 367.20 and 82.44 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.77 : 367.20 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.77/367.20 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.77x = 367.20 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.77x = 30,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,271.97/244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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