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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 336.92 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 336.92 and 145.79 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 336.92 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/336.92 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 336.92 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 49,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,119.57/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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