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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 365.76 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 365.76 and 157.23 is: 235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 365.76 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/365.76 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 365.76 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 57,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,508.44/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.58

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