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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 337.08 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 337.08 and 182.40 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 337.08 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/337.08 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 337.08 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 61,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,483.39/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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