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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 337.08 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 337.08 and 156.88 is: 216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 337.08 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/337.08 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 337.08 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 52,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,881.11/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.58

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