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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 337.24 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 337.24 and 151.24 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 337.24 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/337.24 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 337.24 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 51,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,004.18/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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