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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.27, 336.82 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.27, 336.82 and 182.22 is: 251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.27 : 336.82 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.27/336.82 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.27x = 336.82 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.27x = 61,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,375.34/244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.26

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