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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 336.79 and 155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 336.79 and 155.65 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 336.79 = 155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/336.79 = 155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 336.79 × 155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 52,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,418.90/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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