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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.21, 366.10 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.21, 366.10 and 157.61 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.21 : 366.10 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.21/366.10 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.21x = 366.10 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.21x = 57,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,701.02/244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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