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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.37, 366.33 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.37, 366.33 and 141.59 is: 212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.37 : 366.33 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.37/366.33 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.37x = 366.33 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.37x = 51,868.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,868.66/244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.25

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