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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.41, 337.26 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.41, 337.26 and 146.22 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.41 : 337.26 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.41/337.26 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.41x = 337.26 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.41x = 49,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,314.16/244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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