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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 366.53 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 366.53 and 141.42 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 366.53 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/366.53 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 366.53 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 51,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,834.67/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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