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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 336.29 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 336.29 and 156.60 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 336.29 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/336.29 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 336.29 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 52,662.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,662.23/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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