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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 365.88 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 365.88 and 157.40 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 365.88 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/365.88 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 365.88 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 57,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,589.51/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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