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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 337.02 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 337.02 and 145.99 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 337.02 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/337.02 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 337.02 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 49,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,201.55/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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