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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 366.39 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 366.39 and 148.17 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 366.39 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/366.39 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 366.39 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 54,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,288.01/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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