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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 366.77 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 366.77 and 146.95 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 366.77 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/366.77 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 366.77 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 53,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,896.12/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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