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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 337.25 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 337.25 and 157.05 is: 216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 337.25 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/337.25 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 337.25 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 52,964.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,964.33/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.65

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