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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 366.23 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 366.23 and 141.85 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 366.23 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/366.23 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 366.23 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 51,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,947.19/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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