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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 367.18 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 367.18 and 82.47 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 367.18 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/367.18 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 367.18 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 30,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,281.33/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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