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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.13, 337.05 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.13, 337.05 and 156.95 is: 216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.13 : 337.05 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.13/337.05 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.13x = 337.05 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.13x = 52,899.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,899.58/244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.69

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