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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 336.90 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 336.90 and 155.72 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 336.90 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/336.90 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 336.90 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 52,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,460.38/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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