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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.60, 366.66 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.60, 366.66 and 148.24 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.60 : 366.66 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.60/366.66 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.60x = 366.66 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.60x = 54,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,353.68/244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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