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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 336.72 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 336.72 and 145.77 is: 201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 336.72 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/336.72 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 336.72 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 49,083.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,083.67/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.16

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