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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 336.98 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 336.98 and 146.10 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 336.98 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/336.98 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 336.98 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 49,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,232.05/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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