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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.36, 337.20 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.36, 337.20 and 182.44 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.36 : 337.20 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.36/337.20 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.36x = 337.20 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.36x = 61,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,518.77/244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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