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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.25, 337.23 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.25, 337.23 and 155.78 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.25 : 337.23 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.25/337.23 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.25x = 337.23 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.25x = 52,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,533.69/244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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