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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 336.82 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 336.82 and 145.84 is: 201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 336.82 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/336.82 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 336.82 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 49,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,119.42/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.18

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