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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.29, 337.21 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.29, 337.21 and 150.99 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.29 : 337.21 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.29/337.21 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.29x = 337.21 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.29x = 50,915.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,915.49/244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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