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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 336.86 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 336.86 and 155.68 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 336.86 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/336.86 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 336.86 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 52,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,440.74/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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