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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 366.56 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 366.56 and 146.91 is: 220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 366.56 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/366.56 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 366.56 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 53,852.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,852.61/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.36

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