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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.13, 336.92 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.13, 336.92 and 156.87 is: 216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.13 : 336.92 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.13/336.92 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.13x = 336.92 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.13x = 52,851.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,851.86/244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.50

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