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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.09, 336.81 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.09, 336.81 and 145.89 is: 201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.09 : 336.81 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.09/336.81 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.09x = 336.81 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.09x = 49,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,137.21/244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.31

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