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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.30, 337.10 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.30, 337.10 and 146.03 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.30 : 337.10 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.30/337.10 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.30x = 337.10 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.30x = 49,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,227.37/244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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