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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 336.96 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 336.96 and 182.12 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 336.96 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/336.96 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 336.96 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 61,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,365.47/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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