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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 338.09 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 338.09 and 146.79 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 338.09 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/338.09 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 338.09 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 49,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,627.50/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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