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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 365.82 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 365.82 and 147.78 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 365.82 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/365.82 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 365.82 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 54,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,060.88/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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