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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 336.94 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 336.94 and 145.93 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 336.94 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/336.94 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 336.94 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 49,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,169.65/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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