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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 366.93 and 82.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 366.93 and 82.33 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 366.93 = 82.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/366.93 = 82.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 366.93 × 82.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 30,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,208.43/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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