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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.25, 336.88 and 155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.25, 336.88 and 155.65 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.25 : 336.88 = 155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.25/336.88 = 155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.25x = 336.88 × 155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.25x = 52,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,436.60/244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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