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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 336.88 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 336.88 and 145.88 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 336.88 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/336.88 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 336.88 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 49,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,142.01/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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