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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.51, 337.44 and 146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.51, 337.44 and 146.31 is: 201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.51 : 337.44 = 146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.51/337.44 = 146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.51x = 337.44 × 146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.51x = 49,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,370.85/244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.92

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