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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 367.03 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 367.03 and 147.30 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 367.03 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/367.03 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 367.03 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 54,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,063.52/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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