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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 367.12 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 367.12 and 98.58 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 367.12 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/367.12 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 367.12 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 36,191.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,191.63/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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