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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 366.48 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 366.48 and 146.78 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 366.48 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/366.48 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 366.48 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 53,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,791.48/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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