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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.09, 336.79 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.09, 336.79 and 144.46 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.09 : 336.79 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.09/336.79 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.09x = 336.79 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.09x = 48,652.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,652.74/244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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