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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.67, 367.15 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.67, 367.15 and 147.20 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.67 : 367.15 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.67/367.15 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.67x = 367.15 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.67x = 54,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,044.48/244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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