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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 337.33 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 337.33 and 146.23 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 337.33 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/337.33 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 337.33 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 49,327.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,327.77/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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