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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 337.73 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 337.73 and 146.48 is: 202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 337.73 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/337.73 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 337.73 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 49,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,468.27/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.15

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