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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 337.04 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 337.04 and 157.04 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 337.04 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/337.04 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 337.04 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 52,928.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,928.76/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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