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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.36, 337.22 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.36, 337.22 and 133.83 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.36 : 337.22 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.36/337.22 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.36x = 337.22 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.36x = 45,128.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,128.76/244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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