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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 337.16 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 337.16 and 151.12 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 337.16 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/337.16 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 337.16 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 50,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,951.62/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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