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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 337.37 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 337.37 and 182.21 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 337.37 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/337.37 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 337.37 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 61,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,469.59/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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