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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 336.84 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 336.84 and 145.86 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 336.84 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/336.84 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 336.84 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 49,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,131.48/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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