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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 337.38 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 337.38 and 151.17 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 337.38 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/337.38 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 337.38 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 51,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,001.73/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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