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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 366 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 366 and 147.78 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 366 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/366 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 366 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 54,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,087.48/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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