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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.03, 336.81 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.03, 336.81 and 144.47 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.03 : 336.81 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.03/336.81 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.03x = 336.81 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.03x = 48,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,657.62/244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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