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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 337.03 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 337.03 and 157.01 is: 216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 337.03 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/337.03 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 337.03 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 52,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,915.00/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.55

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