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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 336.82 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 336.82 and 145.80 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 336.82 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/336.82 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 336.82 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 49,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,109.25/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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