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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 366.88 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 366.88 and 148.44 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 366.88 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/366.88 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 366.88 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 54,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,459.67/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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