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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 336.84 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 336.84 and 156.96 is: 216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 336.84 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/336.84 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 336.84 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 52,870.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,870.41/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.61

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