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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 336.87 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 336.87 and 154.38 is: 213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 336.87 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/336.87 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 336.87 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 52,005.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,005.99/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.07

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