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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.03, 336.77 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.03, 336.77 and 145.79 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.03 : 336.77 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.03/336.77 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.03x = 336.77 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.03x = 49,097.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,097.70/244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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