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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.14 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.14 and 185.22 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.14 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.14 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.14 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 62,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,445.07/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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