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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.18 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.18 and 157.16 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.18 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.18 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.18 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 52,991.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,991.21/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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