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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 337.55 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 337.55 and 146.34 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 337.55 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/337.55 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 337.55 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 49,396.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,396.34/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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