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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 337.20 and 149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 337.20 and 149.84 is: 206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 337.20 = 149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/337.20 = 149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 337.20 × 149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 50,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,526.05/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.80

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