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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.09, 336.60 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.09, 336.60 and 155.56 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.09 : 336.60 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.09/336.60 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.09x = 336.60 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.09x = 52,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,361.50/244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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