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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 365.34 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 365.34 and 158.36 is: 237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 365.34 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/365.34 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 365.34 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 57,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,855.24/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.07

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