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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.21, 366.31 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.21, 366.31 and 146.74 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.21 : 366.31 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.21/366.31 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.21x = 366.31 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.21x = 53,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,750.50/244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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