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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.29, 366.48 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.29, 366.48 and 157.58 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.29 : 366.48 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.29/366.48 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.29x = 366.48 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.29x = 57,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,750.83/244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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