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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.36, 337.17 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.36, 337.17 and 146.11 is: 201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.36 : 337.17 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.36/337.17 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.36x = 337.17 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.36x = 49,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,263.91/244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.60

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