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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.33, 366.08 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.33, 366.08 and 147.94 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.33 : 366.08 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.33/366.08 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.33x = 366.08 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.33x = 54,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,156.22/244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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