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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 336.62 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 336.62 and 155.51 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 336.62 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/336.62 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 336.62 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 52,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,346.48/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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