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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 337.11 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 337.11 and 146.01 is: 201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 337.11 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/337.11 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 337.11 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 49,221.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,221.43/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.54

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