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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.18, 336.82 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.18, 336.82 and 145.87 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.18 : 336.82 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.18/336.82 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.18x = 336.82 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.18x = 49,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,131.93/244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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