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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 337.06 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 337.06 and 145.98 is: 201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 337.06 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/337.06 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 337.06 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 49,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,204.20/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.47

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