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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.05, 336.83 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.05, 336.83 and 144.45 is: 199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.05 : 336.83 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.05/336.83 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.05x = 336.83 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.05x = 48,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,654.37/244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.37

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