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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 336.90 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 336.90 and 155.66 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 336.90 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/336.90 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 336.90 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 52,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,440.17/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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