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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.36, 366.66 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.36, 366.66 and 146.68 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.36 : 366.66 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.36/366.66 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.36x = 366.66 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.36x = 53,781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,781.69/244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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