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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 365.26 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 365.26 and 149.98 is: 224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 365.26 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/365.26 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 365.26 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 54,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,779.49/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.40

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