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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 338.03 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 338.03 and 182.84 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 338.03 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/338.03 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 338.03 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 61,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,802.80/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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