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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.18 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.18 and 151.17 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.18 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.18 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.18 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 50,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,971.50/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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