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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 365.04 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 365.04 and 147.96 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 365.04 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/365.04 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 365.04 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 54,011.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,011.32/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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