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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 336.89 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 336.89 and 145.86 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 336.89 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/336.89 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 336.89 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 49,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,138.32/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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