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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.21, 365.89 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.21, 365.89 and 147.82 is: 221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.21 : 365.89 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.21/365.89 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.21x = 365.89 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.21x = 54,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,084.03/244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.47

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