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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 337.37 and 146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 337.37 and 146.29 is: 201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 337.37 = 146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/337.37 = 146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 337.37 × 146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 49,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,353.86/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.87

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