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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 336.86 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 336.86 and 145.85 is: 201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 336.86 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/336.86 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 336.86 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 49,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,131.06/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.26

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