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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 337.16 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 337.16 and 156.92 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 337.16 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/337.16 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 337.16 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 52,907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,907.15/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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