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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.34, 337.22 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.34, 337.22 and 182.07 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.34 : 337.22 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.34/337.22 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.34x = 337.22 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.34x = 61,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,396.74/244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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