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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 367.12 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 367.12 and 148.60 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 367.12 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/367.12 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 367.12 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 54,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,554.03/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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