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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.23 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.23 and 155.88 is: 215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.23 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.23 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.23 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 52,567.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,567.41/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.05

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