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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.21, 366.36 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.21, 366.36 and 141.50 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.21 : 366.36 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.21/366.36 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.21x = 366.36 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.21x = 51,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,839.94/244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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