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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 336.78 and 145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 336.78 and 145.78 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 336.78 = 145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/336.78 = 145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 336.78 × 145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 49,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,095.79/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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