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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.31, 337.20 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.31, 337.20 and 151.07 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.31 : 337.20 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.31/337.20 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.31x = 337.20 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.31x = 50,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,940.80/244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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