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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 337.40 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 337.40 and 151.20 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 337.40 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/337.40 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 337.40 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 51,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,014.88/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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