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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 365.87 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 365.87 and 148.34 is: 222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 365.87 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/365.87 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 365.87 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 54,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,274.44/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.02

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