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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 367.07 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 367.07 and 148.50 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 367.07 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/367.07 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 367.07 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 54,509.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,509.15/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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