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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 337.04 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 337.04 and 151 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 337.04 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/337.04 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 337.04 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 50,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,893.04/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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