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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 367.13 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 367.13 and 147.41 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 367.13 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/367.13 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 367.13 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 54,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,117.17/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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