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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 366.99 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 366.99 and 82.41 is: 123.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 366.99 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/366.99 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 366.99 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 30,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,243.65/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.53

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