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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.41, 337.14 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.41, 337.14 and 156.93 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.41 : 337.14 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.41/337.14 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.41x = 337.14 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.41x = 52,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,907.38/244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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