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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.10, 336.95 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.10, 336.95 and 155.61 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.10 : 336.95 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.10/336.95 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.10x = 336.95 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.10x = 52,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,432.59/244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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