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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 337.18 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 337.18 and 157.10 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 337.18 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/337.18 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 337.18 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 52,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,971.43/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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