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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 337.33 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 337.33 and 146.18 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 337.33 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/337.33 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 337.33 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 49,311.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,311.29/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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