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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.64, 337.33 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.64, 337.33 and 182.27 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.64 : 337.33 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.64/337.33 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.64x = 337.33 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.64x = 61,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,485.14/244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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