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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 367.25 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 367.25 and 147.36 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 367.25 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/367.25 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 367.25 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 54,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,117.22/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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