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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.41, 337.22 and 157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.41, 337.22 and 157.13 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.41 : 337.22 = 157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.41/337.22 = 157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.41x = 337.22 × 157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.41x = 52,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,989.10/244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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