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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.39, 337.32 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.39, 337.32 and 151.22 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.39 : 337.32 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.39/337.32 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.39x = 337.32 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.39x = 51,009.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,009.53/244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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