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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.21, 336.87 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.21, 336.87 and 155.53 is: 214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.21 : 336.87 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.21/336.87 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.21x = 336.87 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.21x = 52,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,393.39/244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.54

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