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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 337.16 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 337.16 and 146.00 is: 201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 337.16 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/337.16 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 337.16 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 49,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,226.57/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.57

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