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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 337.12 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 337.12 and 145.98 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 337.12 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/337.12 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 337.12 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 49,212.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,212.41/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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