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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.34, 366.31 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.34, 366.31 and 141.50 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.34 : 366.31 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.34/366.31 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.34x = 366.31 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.34x = 51,833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,833.96/244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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