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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 336.98 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 336.98 and 155.61 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 336.98 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/336.98 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 336.98 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 52,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,436.68/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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