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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.29, 366.53 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.29, 366.53 and 146.97 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.29 : 366.53 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.29/366.53 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.29x = 366.53 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.29x = 53,868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,868.18/244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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