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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 366.75 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 366.75 and 148.91 is: 223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 366.75 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/366.75 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 366.75 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 54,610.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,610.91/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.37

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