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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 337.52 and 146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 337.52 and 146.31 is: 201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 337.52 = 146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/337.52 = 146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 337.52 × 146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 49,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,381.82/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.90

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