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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 366.35 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 366.35 and 141.59 is: 212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 366.35 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/366.35 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 366.35 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 51,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,869.66/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.41

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