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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 337.17 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 337.17 and 151.03 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 337.17 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/337.17 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 337.17 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 50,922.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,922.64/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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