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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.90, 366.40 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.90, 366.40 and 147.48 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 366.40 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/366.40 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 366.40 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 54,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,036.67/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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