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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 336.50 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 336.50 and 156.64 is: 215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 336.50 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/336.50 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 336.50 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 52,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,709.36/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.92

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