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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 337.11 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 337.11 and 156.98 is: 216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 337.11 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/337.11 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 337.11 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 52,919.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,919.53/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.63

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