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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 337.25 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 337.25 and 151.12 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 337.25 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/337.25 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 337.25 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 50,964.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,964.75/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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