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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.33, 337.17 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.33, 337.17 and 151.05 is: 208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.33 : 337.17 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.33/337.17 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.33x = 337.17 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.33x = 50,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,929.53/244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.45

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