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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 337.10 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 337.10 and 144.72 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 337.10 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/337.10 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 337.10 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 48,785.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,785.11/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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