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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 366.95 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 366.95 and 147.28 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 366.95 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/366.95 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 366.95 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 54,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,043.66/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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