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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.43, 337.18 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.43, 337.18 and 155.86 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.43 : 337.18 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.43/337.18 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.43x = 337.18 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.43x = 52,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,552.87/244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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