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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 337.29 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 337.29 and 146.24 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 337.29 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/337.29 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 337.29 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 49,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,325.29/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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