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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 367.52 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 367.52 and 149.39 is: 224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 367.52 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/367.52 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 367.52 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 54,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,901.98/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.10

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