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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.31, 337.15 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.31, 337.15 and 182.20 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.31 : 337.15 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.31/337.15 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.31x = 337.15 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.31x = 61,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,428.34/244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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