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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.21, 337.20 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.21, 337.20 and 151.09 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.21 : 337.20 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.21/337.20 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.21x = 337.20 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.21x = 50,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,947.55/244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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