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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.55, 337.58 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.55, 337.58 and 146.32 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.55 : 337.58 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.55/337.58 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.55x = 337.58 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.55x = 49,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,394.71/244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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