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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.31, 337.04 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.31, 337.04 and 146.01 is: 201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.31 : 337.04 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.31/337.04 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.31x = 337.04 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.31x = 49,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,210.48/244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.43

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