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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 366.92 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 366.92 and 157.59 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 366.92 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/366.92 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 366.92 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 57,822.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,822.13/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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