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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 337.40 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 337.40 and 146.30 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 337.40 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/337.40 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 337.40 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 49,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,361.62/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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