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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 366.29 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 366.29 and 157.44 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 366.29 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/366.29 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 366.29 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 57,667.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,667.91/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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