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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 366.88 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 366.88 and 148.38 is: 222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 366.88 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/366.88 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 366.88 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 54,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,437.65/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.59

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