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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 367.43 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 367.43 and 147.29 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 367.43 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/367.43 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 367.43 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 54,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,116.19/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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