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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 367.52 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 367.52 and 147.45 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 367.52 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/367.52 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 367.52 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 54,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,190.82/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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