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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 366.82 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 366.82 and 147.08 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 366.82 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/366.82 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 366.82 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 53,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,952.43/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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