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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 337.36 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 337.36 and 146.22 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 337.36 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/337.36 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 337.36 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 49,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,328.78/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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